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Study Guide for

The Book of

JOHN

Copyright 2018 by Heart of America Leadership Training for Christ

Table of Contents

Note: In addition to a “What Chapter” test, the Bible Quiz event will have four tests, each covering one of the four sections identified below. The Bible Bowl questions will cover all 21 chapters.

Introduction…………………………………………………. 3

Section 1

Chapter 1…………………………………………………... 4

Chapter 2…………………………………………………... 6

Chapter 3…………………………………………………... 8

Chapter 4…………………………………………………... 10

Chapter 5…………………………………………………... 12

Section 2

Chapter 6…………………………………………………... 14

Chapter 7…………………………………………………... 16

Chapter 8…………………………………………………... 18

Chapter 9…………………………………………………... 20

Chapter 10………………………………………….………. 23

Section 3

Chapter 11………………………………………….………. 24

Chapter 12………………………………………….………. 26

Chapter 13……………………………………….…………. 27

Chapter 14……….………………………………….……. 30

Chapter 15………………………………………….………. 32

Section 4

Chapter 16………………………………………………….. 34

Chapter 17………………………………………………….. 36

Chapter 18………………………………………………….. 38

Chapter 19………………………………………………..... 40

Chapter 20…………………………………………….……. 42

Chapter 21…………………………………………….……. 44

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HOALTC Study Guide The Gospel of John

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Chapter 1

1. Who was “in the beginning?”

a. Moses c. The Word

b. Adam d. Elijah

2. Who was the Word?

a. God c. Elijah

b. Isaiah d. Moses

3. What did the darkness NOT overcome?

a. Anything c. The phases of the moon

b. The light d. The way the sun moves

4. According to John chapter 1, who came as a witness to testify so that all men might believe?

a. Isaiah c. John the Baptist

b. Moses d. The Light

5. How did the world react to the Light?

a. They ignored him c. They rejoiced in his coming

b. They did not recognize him d. They joined with the darkness

6. What was given to those who believed in his name?

a. Power to do miracles c. The right to become children of God

b. A gold crown d. All the land

7. What did the Word become?

a. Flesh c. Hardened

b. A rebel d. Silent

8. Who sent priests and Levites to ask John the Baptist who he was?

a. The Roman governor c. Jewish leaders in Jerusalem

b. Herod d. The high priest

9. How did John describe himself?

a. Elijah c. The voice of one calling in the wilderness

b. The Christ d. The Prophet

10. What did John the Baptist call in the desert?

a. “Herod must leave Jesus alone!” c. “Set up the tabernacle!”

b. “Make straight the way for the Lord!” d. “Behold, the Lamb of God has come!”

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11. Who said, “I baptize with water, but among you stands one you do not know?”

a. John the Baptist c. The Pharisees

b. Jesus d. Andrew

12. What did John call Jesus when he saw Jesus coming toward him?

a. The Lamb of God c. Mighty King

b. The Alpha and Omega d. Lion of Judah

13. What came down from heaven and remained on Jesus, letting John know who he was?

a. Angels c. Tongues of fire

b. The Spirit d. A mighty wind

14. Who turned and followed Jesus when John called Jesus the Lamb of God?

a. Two of John's disciples c. A priest and a Levite

b. Judas and Philip d. The Pharisees

15. What did John's disciples call Jesus?

a. Your Majesty c. Rabbi

b. Prince of Peace d. Holy Father

16. To whom did Andrew say, “We have found the Messiah?”

a. Judas c. Paul

b. Philip d. Simon, his brother

17. What is Cephas translated as?

a. Nathanael c. Bartholomew

b. James d. Peter

18. To whom did Jesus say, “Follow me?”

a. Peter c. Nathanael

b. Philip d. Bartholomew

19. What was Nathanael's response when he heard Jesus was from Nazareth?

a. “What a wondrous place it is!” c. “The prophets predicted his coming!”

b. “His family is well respected” d. “Can anything good come from there?”

20. Where did Jesus say he had seen Nathanael?

a. On a mountain c. In Bethany

b. In the temple d. Under a fig tree

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Chapter 2

1. In John 2, what took place 'on the third day'?

a. An election c. A funeral

b. A wedding d. A trial

2. Who said to Jesus, “They have no more wine?”

a. The judge c. The groom

b. Jesus' disciples d. Jesus' mother

3. What reason did Jesus give for asking his mother why she had involved him?

a. He was busy with a wedding for his friends c. His followers were late

b. He was resting d. His hour had not yet come

4. What did Jesus' mother say to the servants at the wedding in Cana?

a. “Go tell the groom there is no more wine” c. “Do not listen to Jesus”

b. “Do whatever he [Jesus] tells you” d. “Go and ask the neighbor for more wine”

5. What were the stone jars at the wedding in Cana used for?

a. Garbage c. Canning fruit

b. Ceremonial washing d. Fire control

6. How many gallons did each of the stone jars used by the Jews for ceremonial washing hold?

a. 5-10 c. 20-30

b. 15 d. 50

7. How many stone jars did Jesus tell the servants to fill at the wedding in Cana?

a. Four c. Six

b. Five d. Seven

8. What did Jesus instruct the servants to fill the stone jars with at the wedding in Cana?

a. Wine c. Water

b. Bread d. Flour

9. According to the master of the banquet, when was the choice wine usually served?

a. After the guests have left c. After the guests had too much to drink

b. First d. When the groom requests it

10. What is usually served after wedding guests have had too much to drink?

a. Cheaper wine c. Breads and cheeses

b. Expensive wine d. Lyres and timbrels

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11. What occurred for the first time at the wedding at Cana?

a. A sign through which Jesus revealed his glory

c. Jesus preached a sermon

b. Jesus healed the sick d. Jesus' mother wept

12. Where did Jesus go when it was almost time for the Jewish Passover?

a. Corinth c. Galilee

b. The wilderness d. Jerusalem

13. What was being done with cattle, sheep, and doves in the temple courts in Jerusalem?

a. They were being butchered c. They were being led in circles

b. They were being sold d. They were being fed fresh hay

14. With what did Jesus clear out those exchanging money in the temple?

a. Sticks c. The bones of butchered cattle

b. A whip made of cords d. Chains

15. When Jesus overturned the tables of the money changers, what did he do with their coins?

a. Used them to feed the poor c. Scattered them

b. Bought clothes for the poor d. Turned them into pebbles

16. To whom did Jesus say, “Get these out of here! Stop turning my Father's house into market?”

a. Those buying items in the temple c. Those selling doves

b. The chief priests and Pharisees d. The temple guards

17. What did the Jews want Jesus to show them to prove his authority?

a. A particular coin c. A sign

b. A letter from the high priest d. A signet ring

18. After telling the Jews to destroy the temple, what did Jesus say he would do in three days?

a. Raise it again c. Have the Romans rebuild it

b. Give their enemies over to them d. Call down hailstones from heaven

19. According to the Jews, how many years did it take to build the temple?

a. 16 c. 36

b. 26 d. 46

20. What temple was Jesus speaking of when he said, “Destroy this temple?”

a. A temple in Rome c. His body

b. The temple in Jerusalem d. The text does not say

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Chapter 3

1. Of what group was Nicodemus a member?

a. Servants of the high priest c. Jewish ruling council

b. Disciples of Christ d. Roman army

2. What time of day did Nicodemus visit Jesus?

a. Night c. Morning

b. The time is not given d. Noon

3. What did Nicodemus call Jesus?

a. Messiah and Master c. Teacher and Lord God

b. Teacher and Rabbi d. Master and Father

4. Of what did Nicodemus say that Jesus' signs were proof?

a. Jesus loved mankind c. Nicodemus would soon die

b. He was the Son of God d. God was with Jesus

5. What did Jesus say one would have to be to see the kingdom of God?

a. A Jew c. A devout worshiper

b. Born again d. Obedient to all the commandments

6. According to Jesus, what can the Spirit give birth to?

a. Good works c. Flesh

b. Spirit d. Faith

7. To which of these did Jesus compare those who are born of the Spirit in chapter 3?

a. The temple c. Sheep

b. Wind d. Fruit

8. What would be the result for everyone who believes if the Son of Man is lifted up?

a. Miraculous powers c. A Christian family

b. Eternal life d. Protection from problems

9. Why did God give his one and only Son?

a. Satan demanded it c. Jesus insisted on being given

b. He had no other child to give d. He so loved the world

10. According to John 3, which people will NOT perish but instead have eternal life?

a. Those who live good lives c. Those who carefully follow the law

b. Those who believe in the Son d. Those who worship daily

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11. Why did God send his son into the world?

a. To condemn the world c. To save the world through him

b. To bring peace between nations d. To understand human beings

12. After Jesus talked to Nicodemus, what did he do with his disciples in the Judean counryside?

a. Spent time alone in prayer c. Healed many lepers

b. Baptized people d. Experienced temptation from Satan

13. Why did John baptize at Aenon near Salim?

a. It was close to Jesus c. He had a home there

b. He was hiding from the Pharisees there d. There was plenty of water

14. What did John's disciples and a certain Jew argue about?

a. Offering sacrifices c. Tithing

b. Eating unclean foods d. Ceremonial washing

15. What concern about Jesus did John's disciples bring to him in John 3?

a. They thought he was not preaching truth c. He had condemned John's baptism

b. They did not know who he was d. People were going to him for baptism

16. What did John remind his disciples that he was NOT?

a. A disciple of Jesus c. The Messiah

b. A miracle worker d. A prophet of God

17. What does God give without limit?

a. Miraculous powers c. The Spirit

b. Long life d. Wisdom

18. What will happen to those who reject the Son?

a. God's wrath will remain on them c. God will no longer help them

b. They will be rejected by the people of God

d. God will forgive their sins

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Chapter 4

1. Who had heard that Jesus was gaining and baptizing more disciples than John?

a. The chief priest c. Peter

b. John himself d. The Pharisees

2. Who of the following was, in fact, baptizing?

a. Only Jesus c. Both Jesus and his disciples

b. Jesus' disciples, but not Jesus d. No one

3. What did Jesus sit down beside in the Samaritan town called Sychr?

a. Jacob's winepress c. A table in the marketplace

b. Jacob's well d. The steps of a temple

4. Who arrived at Jacob's well to draw water in John 4?

a. A disciple of John c. A high priest

b. A Jewish child d. A Samaritan woman

5. What did Jesus ask a Samaritan woman to give him?

a. Help in finding his disciples c. A drink

b. Food d. A place to sleep

6. Why had Jesus' disciples gone to town in John 4?

a. To buy a donkey c. To buy food

b. To find overnight lodging d. To find a priest

7. Why did the Samaritan woman ask Jesus, “How can you ask me for a drink?”

a. Jews did not associate with Samaritans c. She had no water bucket with her

b. Samaritans did not associate with Jews d. The well was dry

8. What did Jesus tell the Samaritan woman she would have asked for if she had known who was asking her for a drink?

a. Special healing c. A vision of Jacob

b. Living water d. A special blessing

9. Who had given the Samaritans the well from which he himself had drank?

a. Joseph c. Moses

b. Abraham d. Jacob

10. What did Jesus say would never happen to whoever drank the water he gave them?

a. Growing old c. Death

b. Becoming hungry d. Thirst

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11. Who did Jesus tell the Samaritan woman to call, and return with?

a. Her sister c. Her father

b. Her husband d. Her daughter

12. What did the Samaritan woman tell Jesus regarding her husband?

a. She did not have one c. He was away in battle

b. He had died d. He was handsome

13. What did Jesus knowing the woman had had five husbands lead her to believe Jesus was?

a. A prophet c. An angel

b. A descendant of Jacob d. The Son of God

14. What led many of the people in the Samaritan town to believe in Jesus?

a. The miracles he performed c. John's testimony

b. The angels that followed him around d. The testimony of the Samaritan woman

15. What did a royal official beg Jesus to do in Galilee?

a. Heal his wife who had leprosy c. Heal his daughter who was bleeding

b. Heal his son who lay dying d. Eat a meal with him

16. Which of the following things did Jesus tell the royal official?

a. “Go, your son will live.” c. “Your faith has made you whole.”

b. “Depart from me; I do not know you.” d. “I will give you living water.”

17. Who met the royal official as he was traveling home with news that his boy was living?

a. John c. His servants

b. John's disciples d. A woman from Samaria

18. At what time had the fever experienced by the son of the royal official left him?

a. Noon c. Midnight

b. One in the afternoon d. One in the morning

19. At what time had Jesus told the royal official that his son would live?

a. Noon c. Midnight

b. One in the afternoon d. One in the morning

20. What was the second sign Jesus performed after going from Judea to Galilee?

a. Turning water to wine c. Turning a staff to a snake

b. Healing twenty lepers d. Healing the son of the royal official

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Chapter 5

1. Why did Jesus go to Jerusalem in the beginning of John chapter 5?

a. He was following a woman from Samaria

c. To heal the son of a royal official

b. John had asked him to go to Jerusalem d. For one of the Jewish festivals

2. What was near the Sheep Gate in Jerusalem?

a. A pool called Bethesda c. A great temple

b. Jacob's well d. A Roman prison

3. How were those who would lie near the pool of Bethesda described?

a. Blind, lame, and paralyzed c. Weak, poor, and humble

b. Cold, hungry, and sick d. Dying

4. How long had the person Jesus healed at Bethesda been an invalid?

a. 38 days c. 38 months

b. 38 weeks d. 38 years

5. What did Jesus ask the invalid man at Bethesda?

a. “Have you sinned?” c. “Have you tithed?”

b. “Do you want to get well?” d. “Who is your doctor?”

6. Who helped the invalid man Jesus healed get into the pool at Bethesda?

a. His mother c. His brother

b. His father d. No one

7. What did Jesus tell the invalid man at Bethesda to do?

a. Pick up his mat and walk c. Call men to help him

b. Make a wish d. Pray without ceasing

8. On what day of the week did Jesus heal the invalid man at the pool of Bethesda?

a. The text does not say c. Two days before the Sabbath

b. The first day of the week d. The Sabbath

9. What did Jewish leaders tell the man who had been healed at the pool of Bethesda he could NOT do on the Sabbath?

a. Go home c. Leave the pool

b. Carry his mat d. Walk

10. Where was Jesus when the Jews questioned the man who was healed at Bethesda?

a. In the pool healing others c. Gone; he had slipped away

b. Listening to their conversation d. Eating with his disciples

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11. What did Jesus say to the man healed at Bethesda when Jesus found him at the temple?

a. “Tell everyone what I did” c. “Stop sinning”

b. “Tell no one what I did” d. “Follow me”

12. According to John 5, why did the Jews persecute Jesus?

a. He was healing on the Sabbath c. He accused the Jews of not helping the man

b. He was from Nazareth d. He did not have permission to heal

13. Why, in addition to the fact that he healed on the Sabbath, did the Jews try harder to kill Jesus?

a. He disrespected their authority c. He called God his own Father

b. Those at Bethesda were praising him d. He would not worship in the temple

14. What did Jesus tell the Jewish leaders the Son can do by himself?

a. Nothing c. Things done in secret

b. Everything d. Things revealed to all

15. What did Jesus say those who hears and believes him who sent him have?

a. The promise of being a ruler one day c. Eternal life

b. Freedom from all fear d. Good fortune

16. What did Jesus say will happen to those who have done evil?

a. They will be condemned c. They will repent

b. They will rise to live with God d. They will all be made white as snow

17. Who said, “I judge only as I hear, and my judgment is just?”

a. The chief priest c. Jesus

b. The man healed at Bethesda d. John

18. Who did Jesus say was a lamp who burned and gave light that they enjoyed for a time?

a. David c. Moses

b. Jesus himself d. John

19. What did Jesus say testified about him in John 5?

a. The Scriptures c. The rocks and the hills

b. The men at the pool of Bethesda d. The good deeds of men

20. Who did Jesus say was the accuser of the Jews in John 5?

a. Adam c. Jesus himself

b. Moses d. John

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Chapter 6

1. The Sea of Tiberias is also known as what sea?

a. Black Sea c. Sea of Galilee

b. Dead Sea d. Mediterranean Sea

2. What feast or festival was near the time Jesus fed the five thousand?

a. Festival of the New Year c. Feast of Tabernacles

b. Jewish Passover Festival d. Feast of Weeks

3. Why did Jesus ask Philip where they could buy bread for the people to eat?

a. To test Philip c. His own bread had gone stale

b. He himself was hungry d. So Philip would leave him alone

4. According to Philip, how many month's wages would it take to buy enough bread for each of the 5,000 to have a bite?

a. One c. More than a year's

b. Six d. More than half a year's

5. What food did a boy in the crowd of five thousand have with him?

a. Meat from two goats c. Five barley loaves and two fish

b. Three cheeses and a cask of wine d. Two pieces of unleavened bread

6. About how many men were in the crowd in John 6?

a. 300 c. 5,000

b. 2,000 d. 10,000

7. What did Jesus do before he distributed food to the crowd of five thousand?

a. Sat down in the grass c. Sang a hymn

b. Broke the bread into pieces d. Gave thanks

8. What was the total number of baskets filled with leftover pieces of barley loaves after all had eaten?

a. Six c. Five

b. Twelve d. Ten

9. After they witnessed the sign of the feeding of the 5,000, who did those in the crowd say Jesus was?

a. Their king c. John the Baptist

b. The Prophet d. Elijah

10. To where did Jesus withdraw when the people intended to force him to be their king?

a. A mountain, alone c. Jerusalem, followed by the crowd

b. Jerusalem, with his apostles d. To the desert

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11. Where did Jesus' disciples go on the evening of the feeding of the 5,000?

a. Into a boat on the lake c. To the desert

b. To their homes d. To the mountain with Jesus

12. How does John describe the conditions at the lake when it first became dark?

a. Calm and peaceful c. Cold and rainy

b. Windy and rough d. Unusually warm

13. What happened after the disciples had rowed three to four miles on the lake?

a. The waters grew rough c. They saw Jesus walking on the water

b. The storm calmed d. James walked on the water

14. What happened immediately after the disciples took Jesus into their boat?

a. The boat reached the shore c. The winds grew fierce

b. The boat began to sink d. Jesus began to preach to them

15. What is, “...the bread that comes down from heaven and gives life to the world?”

a. Lifegiving love c. Manna

b. The bread of God d. Barley loaves

16. Who did Jesus say would never be thirsty?

a. Children who pray c. Whoever believes in him

b. Whoever comes to him d. Whoever loves his neighbor

17. What did Jesus say he would give for the life of the world?

a. His flesh c. His disciples

b. His family d. His friends

18. Which of the following does John say Jesus had known from the beginning?

a. The hour of his death c. Who would love

b. Those who believed in him d. Who would betray him

19. What had the disciples come to believe and know about Jesus?

a. He was the Holy One of God c. That he was returning to Heaven

b. That he would soon die d. That he would be raised from the dead

20. Which of the Twelve did Jesus say was a devil?

a. Simon c. Judas

b. James d. Matthew

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Chapter 7

1. Where was Jesus at the beginning of John chapter 7?

a. Bethany c. Galilee

b. Rome d. Jerusalem

2. According to John 7, why did Jesus purposely stay away from Judea?

a. The apostles warned him not to go c. They served unclean food

b. Jewish leaders there wanted to kill him d. To fulfill prophecy

3. What did Jesus' brothers think of Jesus?

a. They were proud of him c. They did not trust him

b. They did not believe in him d. That he was the Christ

4. What did Jesus testify that made the world hate him?

a. That its works were evil c. That they would be condemned by God

b. That he ruled over them d. That the judgment day was drawing near

5. Where did Jesus secretly go after his brothers left for the Festival of the Tabernacles?

a. To his birthplace in Bethlehem c. To Judea

b. To the home of Peter's mother d. To the Festival of the Tabernacles

6. Where did Jesus go to teach halfway through the Festival of the Tabernacles?

a. The city gates c. The temple courts

b. A rooftop d. The home of Zaccheus

7. According to Jesus, who gave the law to the Jews?

a. He himself c. Peter

b. Moses d. David

8. How many of the Jews Jesus was speaking to in John 7 kept the law?

a. None c. Most

b. Some d. All

9. Who said to Jesus, “You are demon-possessed?”

a. The crowd c. The Roman governor

b. The chief priest d. Peter

10. What did Jesus do on the Sabbath that made the the Jews angry?

a. Heal a man's whole body c. Fed five thousand men

b. Healed a man's leg d. Rested

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11. By what did Jesus tell the crowd to stop judging?

a. The Law of Moses c. Mere appearances

b. Their own opinions d. Incomplete information

12. For how long did Jesus tell the crowd he would be with them?

a. A long time c. Until the Father called him home

b. A short time d. For ten more days

13. When did Jesus say, “Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink?”

a. On the first and greatest day of the festival

c. After Peter denied him

b. On the last and greatest day of the festival d. After Judas betrayed him

14. Because Scripture said the Messiah would come from Bethlehem, some asked how he could come from which city?

a. Jerusalem c. Capernaum

b. Rome d. Galilee

15. Why did the temple guards decide not to take Jesus in?

a. They had never heard anyone speak like Jesus did

c. They feared the crowd might overtake them

b. They believed he was innocent d. They had been unable to find him

16. Who asked, “Does our law condemn a man without first hearing him...?”

a. The temple guards c. Nicodemus

b. The disciples d. Philip

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Chapter 8

1. What sin had the woman brought to Jesus in the temple courts been caught in?

a. Lying c. Adultery

b. Coveting d. Blasphemy

2. According to the Law of Moses, how were women guilty of adultery to be punished?

a. By stoning c. Banishment for 40 days

b. A sentence of hard labor d. Imprisonment

3. Why did teachers of the law and Pharisees ask Jesus what he had to say about the woman caught in adultery?

a. They wanted to know his thoughts c. As a way to determine her punishment

b. As a trap so they could accuse him d. To shame her even further

4. What did Jesus do when asked about punishment for those caught in adultery?

a. Wept bitterly c. Stood and blessed the woman

b. Quietly departed to the Mount of Olives d. Wrote on the ground with his finger

5. Who did Jesus say should throw the first stone at the woman caught in adultery?

a. He himself c. The chief priest

b. Any who was without sin d. A temple guard

6. Who went away first when the teachers and Pharisees left as Jesus wrote on the ground?

a. The younger ones c. The most powerful ones

b. The older ones d. The least powerful ones

7. After it was determined that none could condemn the woman, what did Jesus tell her to do?

a. Follow him c. Go and return to her life of sin

b. Obey the words of the teachers d. Go and leave her life of sin

8. What did some Jews think Jesus might have meant by saying they could not come where he would go?

a. That he might kill himself c. That the path was too difficult

b. That the place was hidden d. That his disciples would stop them

9. What did Jesus say would set free the Jews who had believed him?

a. Obedience to the Law of Moses c. Their position as Abraham's descendants

b. Their faith d. The truth

10. What did Jesus tell the Jews they would do if they were Abraham's children?

a. What Abraham did c. Ask Abraham's forgiveness

b. What Moses commanded of all Israel d. Repent of their sins against the Law

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11. Whose works did Jesus say the Jews were doing?

a. His c. Moses'

b. The LORD's d. Their own father's

12. Who, according to the Jews, was the only Father they had?

a. God himself c. Abraham

b. Moses d. The Light of the World

13. What two things did the Jews ask Jesus if he was?

a. A liar and a cheater c. A healer and a priest

b. A Nazarene and a prophet d. A Samaritan and demon-possessed

14. In John 8, who did Jesus say would never see death?

a. The Light c. Whoever obeys his word

b. The Word d. Whoever obeys the Law of Moses

15. Because Jesus said obeying his word would prevent death, who did they ask if he was greater than?

a. Moses c. David

b. Abraham d. All the prophets

16. Which one of the following words did Jesus use to refer to the Jews who questioned him?

a. Hater c. Liar

b. Healer d. Believer

17. What did Jesus say he was before Abraham was born?

a. I am c. Hidden

b. Dead d. Not known

18. What did the Jews attempt to do after their conversation with Jesus about Abraham?

a. Crown him c. Have him arrested

b. Stone him d. Begin to discuss Isaac

19. What did Jesus do after his conversation with the Jews about Abraham?

a. Hide himself and slip away c. Weep bitterly at their unbelief

b. Ask God to forgive their unbelief d. The Bible does not say

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HOALTC Study Guide The Gospel of JohnChapter 9

1. How long had the man in chapter 9 been blind?

a. 7 years c. Since birth

b. 40 years d. 38 years

2. According to Jesus, why was the man in Chapter 9 blind?

a. So God's works could be displayed in him c. As punishment for his own sin

b. As punishment for his father's sin d. To teach others about compassion

3. Just before he healed the blind man, what claim did Jesus make of himself?

a. I am the good Shepherd c. I am the light of the world

b. I am the resurrection d. I am the gate

4. What did Jesus put on the eyes of the blind man in John 9?

a. Palm fronds c. Mash made of cooked barley and oats

b. Three spoons full of water d. Mud mixed with saliva

5. Where did Jesus tell the blind man to “go and wash”?

a. Pool of Bethesda c. Jordan River

b. Sea of Tiberius d. Pool of Siloam

6. What does Siloam mean?

a. Healing c. Sent

b. Cleansing d. Warm

7. What did the neighbors of the man who washed in the pool of Siloam ask about him?

a. If he was the man who used to sit and beg c. If his parents had repented of their sin

b. Where his parents were d. Who had healed him

8. Who did the man healed of blindness say had opened his eyes?

a. His mother c. A stranger at the pool of Siloam

b. His father d. The man they call Jesus

9. What did the man healed of his blindness say when asked where Jesus was?

a. I don't know. c. He has gone to Galilee

b. I will not tell you because you will harm him d. He has gone to Jerusalem

10. When did Jesus heal the blind man?

a. On the Sabbath c. During Passover

b. On the first day of the week d. During the Festival of Dedication

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11. What did some of the Pharisees say was proof that Jesus was not from God?

a. He was not from the tribe of Levi c. He had been born in a manger

b. He did not keep the Sabbath d. His father was a carpenter

12. What did the man healed of blindness say Jesus was?

a. Kind c. A teacher of the law

b. A friend to all d. A prophet

13. Who did the Pharisees send for so they could ask if the man had been born blind?

a. The man's sister c. The man's parents

b. The man's brother d. The man's rabbi

14. What did the Pharisees do to anyone who acknowledged Jesus as the Messiah?

a. Took their children from them c. Had them put to death

b. Arrested them d. Put them out of the synagogue

15. Whose disciples did the Pharisees say they themselves were?

a. Jesus's c. David's

b. Moses's d. Abraham's

16. After the Pharisees threw the man healed of blindness out of the synagogue, who found him and asked if he believed in the Son of Man?

a. His mother c. Jesus

b. His father d. One of the Pharisees

17. What did Jesus tell the Pharisees remained because they claimed they could see?

a. Guilt c. Friendship

b. Love d. Sorrow

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HOALTC Study Guide The Gospel of JohnChapter 10

1. What did Jesus call anyone who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate?

a. A trader c. The shepherd

b. The watchman d. A thief and a robber

2. According to Jesus, how does the one who is the shepherd of the sheep enter?

a. By climbing over the wall c. Through the gate

b. By climbing under the fence d. Quietly

3. What does the gatekeeper do for the shepherd?

a. Gathers the sheep c. Opens the gate

b. Calls out to the sheep d. Quiets the sheep

4. According to John 10, why do the sheep follow the shepherd?

a. He is kind to them c. They recognize his face

b. They know his voice d. He enters through the gate

5. What did Jesus say he was for the sheep?

a. The gate c. The guard

b. The fence d. The corral

6. What did Jesus say would happen to anyone who entered through him?

a. His soul would find rest c. He would be fed

b. His home would be blessed d. He would be saved

7. Jesus said he was the good ___________.

a. scribe c. light

b. shepherd d. Samaritan

8. According to John 10, who abandons the sheep and runs away when he sees the wolf coming?

a. The shepherd c. The hired hand

b. The shepherd's son d. The gatekeeper

9. What did Jesus say he had that were “...not of this sheep pen?”

a. Other sheep c. Camels

b. Cattle d. Birds of the air and fish of the sea

10. What reason does Jesus give for why the Father loves him?

a. He lays down his life only to take it up again

c. He challenges the Pharisees

b. He knows the sheep d. He does the works of the Father

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11. In what season did the Feast of Dedication occur?

a. Spring c. Fall

b. Summer d. Winter

12. What other name is used for the Festival of Dedication?

a. Pentecost c. Passover

b. Yom Kippur d. Hanukkah

13. Where was Jesus when the Jews said, “If you are the Messiah, tell us plainly?”

a. The Praetorium c. The Holy Place

b. Solomon's Colonnade d. The Most Holy Place

14. In John 10, how specifically did Jesus describe his relationship with the Father?

a. Advocate c. Different but the same

b. As a sheep and a shepherd d. They are one

15. Why did the Jews say they were stoning Jesus for blasphemy?

a. He claimed to be God c. Because of the miracles he performed

b. He claimed to be a shepherd d. He claimed to know Elijah and Moses

16. What does John 10 say occurred when the Jews tried to seize Jesus?

a. He sneaked out through a gate c. Darkness fell for three hours

b. He escaped their grasp d. Jesus immediately appeared in the desert

17. Where did Jesus go after he escaped the Jews?

a. To Solomon's Colonnade c. Across the Dead Sea

b. To a sheep pen d. The place where John had baptized in theearly days

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Chapter 11

1. Where was Lazarus from?

a. Capernaum c. Nazareth

b. Bethany d. Ephraim

2. Who were Lazarus' sisters?

a. Mary and Martha c. Martha and Elizabeth

b. Elizabeth and Mary d. Mary and Anna

3. What message did Mary and Martha send to Jesus?

a. Lord, the one you love is sick. c. Lord, do not enter Judea

b. Lord, come to Bethany in two days d. Lord, your donkey awaits

4. What did Jesus tell his disciples that he was going to do to Lazarus?

a. Greet him with a holy kiss c. Wake him up

b. Heal his blindness d. Call him blessed

5. Why was Jesus glad he was not with Lazarus when he died?

a. Jesus' enemies were guarding Lazarus c. Jesus did not like to weep

b. The Jews would have blamed him d. So the disciples would believe

6. How many days had Lazarus been in the tomb when Jesus reached Bethany?

a. Two c. Four

b. Three d. Five

7. Which of Lazarus's sisters went out to meet Jesus first?

a. Elizabeth c. Mary

b. Martha d. Sarah

8. When did Martha believe her brother would be resurrected when Jesus said, “Your brother will rise again?”

a. At “the last day” c. On the day of Jesus's death

b. Immediately d. When the trumpet sounded

9. What did Mary tell Jesus would not have happened if he (Jesus) had been there?

a. The Jews would not have come c. Lazarus would not have died

b. Martha would not have scolded her d. Thomas would not have arrived

10. What does John 11:35 say Jesus did?

a. Wept c. Asked Peter to comfort Mary

b. Left Bethany d. Became angry

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11. What instructions did Jesus give when he arrived at Lazarus's tomb?

a. “Stop your weeping!” c. “All must get behind me!”

b. “Call for Martha.” d. “Take away the stone.”

12. What concerned Martha about opening Lazarus's tomb four days after he had been buried there?

a. They would be accused of robbery c. The bad odor

b. It was the custom to wait five days d. The darkness in the tomb

13. For whose benefit did Jesus say, “Father, I thank you that you have heard me?”

a. His own c. The Father's

b. The people standing there d. Lazrus's

14. What did Jesus call out in a loud voice when he raised Lazarus from the dead?

a. Quiet, be still! c. If any is thirsty, let him come to me and drink

b. Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachtani! d. Lazarus, come out!

15. When Lazarus came out of his tomb, what was on his feet?

a. Sandals made of sheepskin c. A poultice of bitter herbs

b. Wrapping made of linen strips d. Nothing – they were bare

16. Which of the following statements is true of the Jews who had visited Mary?

a. Many believed in Jesus c. None believed in Jesus

b. Two believed in Jesus d. They were members of the Sanhedrin

17. What did the chief priests, Pharisees, and Sanhedrin fear the Romans would take away if everyone believed in Jesus?

a. Their authority c. Their children

b. Their temple and their nation d. Their wives

18. What did Caiaphas say was better than their whole nation perishing?

a. Losing their temple and their nation c. One man dying for the people

b. Losing their authority d. One clan of Israel being exiled

19. What did Caiaphas's prophecy say would happen to Israel and the children of God who were scattered?

a. They would remain bitter enemies c. They would battle for Jerusalem

b. Jesus would bring them together as one d. They would remain apart for all time

20. Who stopped moving around publicly in Judea when the Jews plotted to take Jesus' life?

a. Jesus c. The Sanhedrin

b. Caiaphas d. Lazarus, Mary, and Martha

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Chapter 12

1. Which of the following men reclined at a table with Jesus while in Bethany in John 12?

a. Peter c. James

b. Lazarus d. John

2. What was 'nard,' the substance Mary poured on Jesus' feet?

a. Blood from a lamb c. An expensive perfume

b. Oil d. Water from the Jordan

3. Who objected when Mary poured nard on Jesus' feet?

a. Judas Iscariot c. Peter

b. James d. Martha

4. Who, in addition to Jesus, did the chief priests make plans to kill?

a. John c. Peter

b. Judas d. Lazarus

5. What did those in the festival crowd take to meet Jesus as he entered Jerusalem?

a. Wheat stalks c. Palm branches

b. Lamps d. Banners

6. What word did people shout as they entered Jerusalem for the Feast?

a. Repent! c. Hosanna!

b. Hallelujah! d. Hail!

7. What was Jesus riding when he entered Jerusalem to attend the Feast?

a. A white horse c. A chariot

b. A cart pulled by two oxen d. A donkey

8. Why did many people go out to meet Jesus?

a. They heard he raised Lazarus from the dead

c. To join his army

b. To warn him of danger d. To be baptized by him

9. What did Jesus say a kernel of wheat must do to produce many seeds?

a. Receive good water c. Be kept in a clay jar

b. Die d. Be planted in good soil

10. What will happen to anyone who loves his life?

a. He will be given great power c. He will lose it

b. He will keep it for eternal life d. He will grow and prosper

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11. What happened after Jesus said, “Father, glorify your name?”

a. A dove landed on Jesus' head c. The earth shook

b. The donkey spoke d. A voice spoke from from heaven

12. Who did Jesus say would be driven out of this world?

a. The Pharisees c. The Romans

b. The Greeks d. The prince of this world

13. Why did Jesus say people should believe in the light while they had the light?

a. To impress their Jewish leaders c. To become children of the light

b. To receive the blessing of Abraham d. To find favor with Caesar

14. What did Pharisees fear would happen to them if they openly acknowledged their faith?

a. Conviction by Pilate c. Removal from the synagogue

b. Conviction by Herod d. Crucifixion

15. What did those who would not acknowledge Jesus love more than praise from God?

a. Money c. Earthly power

b. Human praise d. Participation in the feasts

16. What did Jesus say that the one who looks at him sees?

a. A promise and a hope c. His mother and his brothers

b. Those who came before him d. The one who sent him

17. What did Jesus say he came to do?

a. Judge the world c. Sing to the world

b. Save the world d. Quiet the world

18. Who commanded Jesus to say all that he had spoken?

a. Mary c. The Father

b. His conscience d. His brothers

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Chapter 13

1. What festival are Jesus and his disciples about to observe as John 13 begins?

a. Passover c. Feast of the New Moon

b. Rosh Hashanah d. Purim

2. Who did the devil prompt to betray Jesus?

a. Peter c. Lazarus, brother of Mary and Martha

b. Judas, son of Simon Iscariot d. James, brother of John

3. What did Jesus do for each of the disciples in John 13?

a. Warned the about Rome c. Fed them bread

b. Washed their feet d. Anointed them with nard

4. Which disciple objected to having his feet washed by Jesus?

a. Andrew c. Judas

b. Simon Peter d. Thomas

5. What phrase did Jesus use in describing who among the disciples was clean?

a. '...every one of you' c. '...your forefathers'

b. '...not every one of you' d. '...your kinsman'

6. What did Jesus ask the disciples after he finished washing their feet?

a. If they were hungry c. If they knew where he was going

b. If they could see the light d. If they understood what he had done for them

7. What did Jesus want his disciples to do for one another?

a. Wash one another's feet c. Pray

b. Console one another d. Provide food

8. What are the words, “He who shared my bread has turned against me?”

a. A passage of scripture that was to be fulfilled

c. Judas's lie to the chief priests

b. Peter's exclamation to the disciples d. Part of Jesus' prayer in the Garden

9. Why did Jesus tell his disciples he was going to be betrayed before it happened?

a. So they would prepare themselves c. So they could leave Jerusalem

b. So they could take up weapons d. So they would believe he is who he is

10. How did Jesus feel as he testified that one of his disciples would betray him?

a. At peace with his fate c. Angry at his betrayer

b. Troubled in spirit d. Calm

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11. Who told the disciple Jesus loved to, “Ask him which one he means?”

a. John c. Judas

b. James d. Simon Peter

12. What did Jesus say the one to whom he gave bread that had been dipped in a dish would do?

a. Betray him c. Bring them more bread

b. Embrace him d. Eat all of the bread

13. What happened to Judas as soon as he took bread from Jesus?

a. The curse of muteness fell on him c. He was filled with great peace

b. Satan entered into him d. His sight was taken from him

14. To whom did Jesus say, “What you are about to do, do quickly?”

a. Simon Peter c. Judas

b. Andrew d. Thomas

15. Why did some think Jesus was telling Judas to buy what was needed for the festival?

a. He knew the food customs best c. He was always in charge of their food

b. His mother sold bitter herbs d. He was in charge of the money

16. Specifically in John 13, what did Jesus tell his disciples regarding the place he was going?

a. They could not come c. It was always day and never night

b. They could come later d. It was filled with angels and music

17. What new command did Jesus give the disciples in John 13?

a. Promote peace among the brothers c. Love those who hath first loved you

b. Nothing is unclean d. Love one another

18. What did Jesus say would let others know the disciples were his disciples?

a. Their testimony c. Their heritage as Israelites

b. Their love for one another d. The marks on their foreheads

19. What did Jesus say Peter would do before the rooster crowed?

a. Disown him one time c. Disown him three times

b. Disown him two times d. Disown him four times

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Chapter 14

1. Who told the disciples not to let their hearts be troubled?

a. Peter c. Philip

b. Jesus d. Thomas

2. What did Jesus say was in his Father's house?

a. Many servants c. Light

b. Many rooms d. Believers

3. What did Jesus say he was going to his Father's house to do?

a. Wait for the disciples' arrival c. Convince the Advocate to visit the world

b. Prepare for the war against Satan d. Prepare a place for the disciples

4. Who said, “Lord, we don't know where we are going, so how can we know the way?”

a. Thomas c. Paul

b. Matthew d. Lazarus

5. Who did Jesus say could go to the Father through something other than him?

a. Levites c. All believers

b. Pharisees d. No one

6. Who did Jesus say the disciples would know if they really knew him?

a. One another c. The Advocate

b. His Father d. The Trinity

7. Who said, “Lord, show us the Father and that will be enough for us?”

a. Peter c. Thomas

b. Philip d. John

8. In John 14, what did Jesus say that whoever believed in him would do?

a. Observe the Sabbath c. Continue the works he had been doing

b. Obey the Law of Moses d. Go into all the world

9. In John 14, what did Jesus say he would do when the disciples asked things in his name?

a. Whatever they asked c. Reject those who blasphemed

b. Seek guidance from the Father d. Remove Satan from their path

10. What did Jesus tell the disciples to do if they loved him?

a. Disregard the Pharisees c. Keep his commands

b. Stop visiting the temple d. Reject the Law of Moses

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11. What advocate did Jesus say he would ask the father to give those who kept his commands?

a. A counselor c. The spirit of Truth

b. A commander d. The spirit of Belief

12. According to John 14, why can the world not accept the advocate?

a. It does not see or know him c. It is filled with the spirit of Lies

b. It sees but does not understand him d. It lives in darkness and death

13. What did Jesus tell Judas (not Judas Iscariot) that anyone who loved him would do?

a. Give his life on a cross c. Obey the temple guards

b. Follow the commands of Moses d. Obey his teaching

14. What other name does Jesus use for the Advocate in John 14:26?

a. Spirit of Truth c. Provider

b. The Holy Spirit d. Director

15. What does Jesus say he leaves with the disciples and gives the disciples?

a. Five loaves of bread and two fishes c. A new Law

b. Joy d. Peace

16. How does Jesus say the disciples should feel about him returning to the Father?

a. Glad c. Uncertain

b. Mournful d. Curious

17. What does Jesus call the one who would come to the world, but have no hold over him?

a. He who loves sin c. The prince of this world

b. He who hates life d. The prince of the darkness

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Chapter 15

1. What kind of vine did Jesus say he was?

a. Fickle c. Dead

b. True d. Live

2. What did Jesus say his Father was?

a. The harvester c. The branch

b. The gardener d. The fruit

3. According to John 15, why does the gardener prune every branch that bears fruit?

a. So the neighbors will see him working c. So it will be even more fruitful

b. So the other branches can gain nutrients d. To kill the vine

4. According to John 15, which of the following things must a branch do so it can bear fruit?

a. Remain in the vine c. Be guided to the sunlight

b. Wither and die d. Grow for one season

5. According to Jesus in John 15, what can man do apart from Jesus?

a. Little c. Nothing

b. Many things d. Some things

6. What happens to branches that are thrown away and wither?

a. They are used to build alters c. They are used for furniture

b. They are made into tools d. They are burned in the fire

7. In what way does Jesus say he loves his disciples?

a. As the Father loved Abraham c. As the vine loves its branches

b. As the Father loved him (Jesus) d. As a mother loves her child

8. Who gave the command, “Love each other as I have loved you?”

a. Jesus c. John

b. Judas d. The Bible does not say

9. How is the greatest love demonstrated?

a. By giving gifts of great value c. Laying one's life down for one's friends

b. By pruning the vines that do not bear fruit d. Laying one's life down for one's enemies

10. Why does Jesus say he no longer calls his disciples servants?

a. They would soon be sent out c. He had pruned them from the vine

b. He would soon give them new tasks d. Servants do not know their master's business

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11. What did Jesus call the disciples instead of servants?

a. Friends c. Brethren

b. Family d. Children of God

12. What did Jesus tell the disciples to keep in mind if the world hated them?

a. It was full of wicked people c. It did not know what it was doing

b. It hated him first d. It would soon love them

13. For what reason did the world hate the disciples?

a. Jesus had chosen them out of it c. They did not understand their belief

b. They were jealous of Jesus' love for them d. The world was not capable of love

14. What writing was to be fulfilled by the things described in John 15:18-24?

a. In the Father's house there are many rooms

c. He shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise His heel

b. They hated me without reason d. But about that day or hour no one knows

15. According to Jesus in John 15, about whom will the Advocate sent from the Father testify?

a. Jesus c. All of creation

b. The rocks d. Those who believe in his name

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Chapter 16

1. Why does Jesus say he has told them all that he had told them?

a. To prove the mysteries c. So they would not fall away

b. To conceal the truth d. So they would observe the Sabbath

2. To whom did Jesus say that those who killed the disciples would think they were offering a service?

a. God c. Satan

b. An unseen master d. Mankind

3. What response did Jesus say the disciples were having because of the things he said?

a. They were overcome with joy c. Their hearts were pounding

b. Their hunger was satisfied d. They were filled with grief

4. According to Jesus, for whose good was it that he was going away?

a. The disciples' c. The Father's

b. His own d. The unbelievers'

5. Who would not have gone to the disciples if Jesus did not go away?

a. The Pharisees c. The teachers of the Law

b. The chief priests d. The Advocate

6. About which three things did Jesus say the Advocate would prove the world to be wrong?

a. Light, Life, and the Word c. Works, beliefs, and judgment

b. Sin, righteousness, and judgment d. Love, hatred, and commitment

7. What did Jesus say after – in a little while – they would see him no more?

a. He would appear in the garden c. After a little while they would see him

b. He would appear to Thomas d. After a little while they would see the Father

8. What phrase did Jesus say that the disciples kept asking about?

a. Feed my sheep c. The light shines in darkness

b. A call comes ringing d. A little while

9. What did Jesus say the world would do while the disciples wept and mourned?

a. Walk in darkness c. Call on his name

b. Rejoice d. Fear for their lives

10. What did Jesus tell the disciples their grief would turn into?

a. Joy c. Anger

b. Deeper grief d. Confusion

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11. What does Jesus say happens to a woman after her child is born?

a. She passes away c. She sleeps for many days

b. She forgets the anguish because of her joy d. She remembers her pain for many years

12. What did Jesus say would be complete if the disciples asked and received?

a. Their joy c. Their lives

b. Their understanding d. His promise

13. What kind of language does Jesus say he had been using?

a. Aramaic c. Figurative

b. Greek d. Literal

14. Who does Jesus say he will speak about plainly when the time comes?

a. The Pharisees c. The Advocate

b. His Father d. The disciples

15. What did Jesus' disciples say when he explained that he came into the world from the Father,and was leaving the world to go back to the Father?

a. That they did not understand him c. That his words were harsh and confusing

b. That his voice was like music d. That he was speaking without figures of speech

16. Who did Jesus say would be with him when the disciples scattered to their own homes?

a. His Father c. Judas Iscariot

b. Peter d. Pilate

17. Though in him they would have peace, where did Jesus say disciples would have trouble?

a. The temple c. The Mount of Olives

b. The rough seas d. The world

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Chapter 17

1. What did Jesus say had come as he looked toward heaven and prayed?

a. A host of angels c. Life and death

b. Love and light d. The hour

2. Specifically, over who did Jesus say God had granted all authority in John 17?

a. The angels c. All believers

b. All people d. The teachers of the Law

3. According to John 17, what is, “...that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent?”

a. The Believer's Creed c. Eternal life

b. Hope in the Son d. Love

4. As he prayed to his Father, how did Jesus say he had brought glory to Him on earth?

a. By preaching the Gospel c. By appointing apostles

b. By finishing the work he gave him to do d. By remaining sinless

5. In his prayer, what did Jesus tell the Father the disciples had accepted?

a. Baptism c. The words the Father gave him

b. The right to make personal prayers d. The words Peter gave them

6. What did Jesus tell the Father that the disciples knew with certainty?

a. That Jesus came from the Father c. That Jesus was their brother

b. That they would perform miracles d. That Jesus would be crucified

7. In Jesus' prayer in John 17, how many of the disciples did he say had been lost?

a. One c. Three

b. Two d. Twelve

8. Why was the one who was doomed to destruction lost?

a. So scripture would be fulfilled c. His parents had sinned

b. He was found guilty of adultery d. The Bible does not say

9. What did Jesus tell the Father that his prayer was for the disciples?

a. That they would not die c. That they would run and not grow weary

b. That their families would also believe d. That he would protect them from the evil one

10. To what did Jesus compare the way the disciples were being sent into the world?

a. A mother sending a child to play c. The way the Father sent him

b. A father sending a son to battle d. The way Hannah left Samuel in the temple

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11. Who did Jesus pray for in addition to the disciples?

a. Good health for their wives c. The angels who would guard them

b. Those who would believe in him through their message

d. No one

12. What did Jesus say would be achieved when the disciples were brought to complete unity?

a. The world would know the Father had sent him

c. Silence

b. The world would understand the parables he had told

d. Perfection

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Chapter 18

1. Why did Judas know of the garden Jesus and the disciples went to after Jesus' prayer?

a. It was near his hometown c. It was near the temple

b. It was a well-known garden d. Jesus often met there with his disciples

2. Where did Judas lead a detachment of soldiers and some officials from the chief priests and the Pharisees?

a. To the garden where Jesus and his disciples were

c. To the Kidron Valley

b. To the center of Jerusalem d. To the temple courts

3. What were the detachment of soldiers and some officials from the chief priests and the Pharisees carrying when Judas led them to Jesus in the garden?

a. Trumpets and torches c. Axes, masks, and drums

b. Torches, handcuffs, and clubs d. Torches, lanterns, and weapons

4. Who knew all that was about to happen to Jesus?

a. Peter c. Andrew

b. John d. Jesus

5. Who was standing with the soldiers and officials when Jesus identified himself to them?

a. Simon Peter c. James

b. Judas d. John

6. What did Simon Peter cut from the high priest's servant with his sword?

a. His left hand c. His nose

b. His right ear d. His left sleeve

7. Who said, “Put your sword away?”

a. The high priest, to Peter c. Jesus, to the high priest

b. Peter, to Jesus d. Jesus, to Peter

8. To whom did the soldiers and Jewish officials take Jesus after they arrested him?

a. Annas c. Caesar

b. Pilate d. Mary, his mother

9. Which of the following did Jesus say while testifying to the high priest about his teaching?

a. “Of what do you accuse me?” c. “I said nothing in secret”

b. “Have I persuaded you to believe?” d. “Who are my accusers?”

10. Which disciple was asked, “You aren't one of his disciples too, are you?”

a. Judas c. Peter

b. Andrew d. James

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11. Who was a relative of the man who asked Peter, “Didn't I see you with him in the garden?”

a. Mary Magdalene c. Judas Iscariot

b. The man whose ear Peter cut off d. Annas

12. How many times did Peter deny knowing Jesus?

a. One c. Three

b. Two d. Four

13. What happened at the moment of Peter's final denial of Jesus?

a. A rooster crowed c. Andrew rebuked Peter

b. Peter wept aloud d. The sun went dark

14. To whose palace did the Jewish leaders take Jesus after leaving Caiaphas?

a. Caesar's c. Pilate, the Roman governor's

b. Annas's d. He was not taken to a palace at that time

15. Specifically, by whose law did Pilate say the Jews should judge Jesus?

a. Rome's c. Bethlehem's

b. Nazareth's d. Their own law

16. Why did the Jews object to judging Jesus themselves, by their own law?

a. Their courts were overcrowded c. They knew he had not broken Jewish law

b. They did not have the right to execute him

d. They feared dividing the Jewish nation against itself

17. What government official asked Jesus if he was King of the Jews?

a. Caesar c. Caiaphas

b. Annas d. Pilate

18. When asked by Pilate where his kingdom was, how did Jesus respond?

a. “Near Jerusalem” c. “Heaven”

b. “Not of this world” d. With silence

19. According to the words Jesus told Pilate, who listens to him [Jesus]?

a. The little children c. Even the demons

b. Those with ears d. Everyone on the side of truth

20. What crime was Barabbas, the man the Jews wanted released instead of Jesus, guilty of?

a. Murder c. Taking part in an uprising

b. Robbery d. Bearing false witness

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Chapter 19

1. What government official had Jesus flogged?


b. Annas d. Pilate

2. What did soldiers make for Jesus' head?

a. A crown of thorns c. A headband made of gold cord

b. A hood made of purple cloth d. A hat made of camel's hair

3. What color was the robe the Jews put on Jesus?

a. Red c. Gold

b. Purple d. Silver

4. What did the chief priests and their officials shout as soon as they saw Jesus?

a. “Hail! Our king!” c. “Crucify! Crucify!”

b. “Jail him!” d. “Release this man!”

5. Who told the Jews to crucify Jesus themselves, because he found no basis to charge him?


b. Annas d. Pilate

6. In what way did the Jews claim Jesus had broken their law, which was punishable by death?

a. He performed miracles on the Sabbath c. He claimed to be God's son

b. He spoke figuratively to the officials d. He participated in an insurrection

7. When Pilate questioned Jesus for refusing to say where he was from, how did Jesus reply?

a. He asked Pilate where he [Pilate] was from c. He asked Pilate who his master was

b. He said he would have no power over him if it were not given to him from above

d. He simply remained silent

8. What did the Jewish leaders say when Pilate continued to try to set Jesus free?

a. That if he let Jesus go he was no friend of Caesar

c. That Jesus would overthrow Rome

b. That he was a poor judge of character d. That they cared not that he was innocent

9. On what day did Pilate take Jesus out and sit on the place known as Stone Pavement?

a. Passover c. Sabbath

b. Preparation of the Passover d. Pilate's wife's birthday

10. How did the Jews respond when Pilate told them, “Here is your king?”

a. “By whose authority do you call him this” c. “Hail! He is our king!”

b. “What? Has he convinced you, too?” d. “We have no king but Caesar”

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11. Who carried Jesus' cross to the place of the Skull (Golgotha)?

a. Simon Peter c. Jesus

b. Judas d. Pilate

12. Where was Jesus positioned when he was crucified?

a. In the middle, between two others c. To the left of two others

b. To the right of two others d. Alone, at the top of the hill

13. Where did Pilate have a sign that read “JESUS OF NAZARETH, THE KING OF THE JEWS” fastened?

a. To Jesus' tunic c. To the cross

b. To the crown of thorns on Jesus' head d. To a stone at the base of the hill

14. After the soldiers divided Jesus' clothes into four shares, how did they decide who would receive his seamless undergarment?

a. By auction c. By allowing Pilate to choose an owner

b. By casting lots d. The oldest among them received it

15. Where were Jesus' mother, his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene when Jesus was crucified?

a. They remained at Pilate's palace c. At the foot of Golgotha

b. They remained at the Stone Pavement d. Near the cross

16. From the time of Jesus' crucifixion on, who took Jesus' mother into his home?

a. Pilate c. Clopas

b. Peter d. The disciple whom Jesus loved

17. What was Jesus given when he said, “I am thirsty?”

a. Juice from the hyssop plant c. A glass of the fruit of the vine

b. A sponge soaked in wine vinegar d. Nothing

18. According to John 19, what were Jesus' last words?

a. It is finished. c. Father, forgive them

b. Truly, I am the Son of God d. I will rise again!

19. What flowed from Jesus' side when the soldiers pierced it with a spear?

a. Only water c. Blood and water

b. Only blood d. Nothing

20. Who provided seventy-five pounds of myrrh and aloes to prepare Jesus' body before it wasplaced in a new tomb?

a. Joseph of Arimathea c. Pilate

b. Nicodemus d. John

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Chapter 20

1. When did Mary Magdalene go to the tomb and find the stone had been removed from the entrance?

a. Late at night on the Sabbath c. As soon as the disciples left the tomb

b. Early on the first day of the week d. When Peter gave her permission

2. To whom did Mary Magdalene report that the Lord had been taken from the tomb?

a. Simon Peter and the disciple Jesus loved c. The disciple Jesus loved and Andrew

b. James and John d. Pilate

3. How does the Bible describe two disciple's arrival at the empty tomb of Jesus?

a. Peter outran the disciple whom Jesus loved c. The disciples ran side by side

b. The disciple whom Jesus loved outran Peter d. The disciples walked slowly and in fear

4. Who was the first one to enter Jesus' tomb after the stone was removed from the entrance?

a. Mary Magdalene c. The disciple whom Jesus loved

b. Mary the mother of Jesus d. Simon Peter

5. What was lying separate from the linen strips in Jesus' empty tomb?

a. Jars of myrrh and aloes c. The cloth that had been wrapped around hishead

b. A cloth that had covered his face d. A cloth that had covered his feet

6. What did Mary Magdalene see inside Jesus' tomb?

a. An angel in white c. Three angels in white

b. Two angels in white d. Four angels in white

7. What did the angels in Jesus' tomb ask Mary Magdalene?

a. Woman, where is your Lord? c. Woman, why are you crying?

b. Woman, where is the stone? d. Woman, do you now believe?

8. Who did Mary Magdalene turn around and see as she answered the angels in Jesus' tomb?

a. Jesus c. The disciple Jesus loved

b. Simon Peter d. Another angel

9. Upon seeing Jesus, who did Mary Magdalene think he was?

a. A temple guard c. An angel

b. A Roman guard d. The gardener

10. When Jesus spoke the name, “Mary,” what did Mary cry out in Aramaic?

a. Jesus! c. Rabboni!

b. Father! d. My friend!

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11. Who said to the disciples, “I have seen the Lord?”

a. Mary Magdalene c. Thomas

b. Simon Peter d. The disciple whom Jesus loved

12. When the disciples gathered on the evening of the first day of the week, why did they lock the doors?

a. To keep out evil spirits c. It was the custom to do so

b. So they would not be disturbed d. They feared the Jewish leaders

13. What did Jesus say when he stood among the disciples in the locked room?

a. Now you will believe! c. Peace be with you!

b. I come to take you with me! d. It is I, the Son!

14. What did Jesus tell the disciples they received when he breathed on them?

a. Eternal life c. The Father's blessing

b. The Holy Spirit d. Miraculous powers

15. Which disciple was not with the others when Jesus came?

a. Simon Peter c. Thomas, known as Didymus

b. Andrew, the brother of Peter d. James, the brother of John

16. Which disciple said he would not believe until he saw the nail marks in Jesus' hands?

a. Simon Peter c. Thomas, known as Didymus

b. Andrew, the brother of Peter d. James, the brother of John

17. How much time passed between Thomas being told of Jesus' return and Thomas seeing Jesus?

a. One day c. One week

b. Three days d. Thirty days

18. Who entered the house where the disciples were gathered, even though the door was locked?

a. Jesus c. Two angels

b. Thomas d. Judas Iscariot

19. What did Thomas say when he saw Jesus' hands?

a. It is you, Lord! c. Truly, this day I believe!

28 b. My Lord and my God! d. It is as I prayed!

20. Why are signs written about in the book of John?

a. As proof to the Pharisees c. So the demons might believe

b. As a record for the ages 31 d. So that we may believe

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Chapter 21

1. By what sea did Jesus appear again to his disciples as recorded in John 21?

a. The Dead Sea c. The Sea of Galilee

b. The Red Sea d. The Black Sea

2. Where did Simon Peter tell Thomas, Nathanael, the sons of Zebedee, and two other disciples he was going in John 21?

a. Back to Jesus' tomb c. To visit Mary

b. Out to fish d. To preach in the temple courts

3. What did Simon Peter and his companions catch the night they went fishing?

a. Nothing c. Only a few fish

b. Fish that could not be eaten d. A large number of fish

4. When did Jesus appear to the disciples, standing on the shore?

a. Early in the morning c. In the evening

b. Early in the afternoon d. Late in the night

5. What did the disciples not realize when they saw Jesus standing on the shore?

a. How tired they were c. That the sun was rising

b. How tired Jesus was d. Who Jesus was

6. Where did Jesus tell the disciples to throw their net so they would find some fish?

a. The left side of the boat c. The front of the boat

b. The right side of the boat d. The back of the boat

7. Why were the disciples unable to haul the net after doing what Jesus told them to do?

a. Their arms became tired c. It contained a heavy fish

b. It became hooked to a rock d. It was full of a large number of fish

8. Which disciple first recognized Jesus after he told them where to cast their net?

a. Thomas c. Peter

b. Nathanael d. The disciple whom Jesus loved

9. What did Simon Peter wrap around himself before jumping into the water?

a. A fishing net c. His outer garment, which he had taken off

b. Strips of linen d. Thomas's tunic

10. About how far were the disciples from the shore when they took their boat to Jesus?

a. Fifty yards c. One hundred fifty yards

b. One hundred yards d. Two hundred yards

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11. What did Jesus tell the disciples to bring to the shore?

a. Their boat c. Their nets

b. Some of the fish they had caught d. Wood for a fire

12. How many large fish were in the disciple's fishing net?

a. 150 c. 152

b. 151 d. 153

13. When Jesus appeared to the disciples at the Sea of Galilee, which 'time' was this after he was raised from the dead?

a. The first time c. The third time

b. The second time d. The fourth time

14. To whom did Jesus say, “Feed my lambs,” and “Take care of my sheep?”

a. Simon Peter c. The sons of Zebedee

b. Thomas d. The disciple whom he loved

15. How did Peter react when Jesus asked, “Do you love me?” three times?

a. He was confused c. He was hurt

b. He was frustrated d. He was angry

16. Who was following Jesus and Peter as they were talking about Peter feeding Jesus' sheep?

a. Thomas c. Mary

b. The sons of Zebedee d. The disciple whom Jesus loved

17. What rumor spread among the believers because Jesus said, “If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you?”

a. That Jesus might bestow special gifts to some

c. That Jesus told Peter certain secrets

b. That the disciple Jesus loved would not die

d. That Jesus would return within the disciple's natural lifetime

18. What would not have room for all of the books that could be written about the things Jesus did?

a. Pilate's library c. The temple courts

b. Peter's boat d. The whole world

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HOALTC Study Guide The Gospel of JohnBible Quiz: What Chapter?

The HOALTC Bible Quiz includes one test comprised of a list of events and / or verses for which participants are to identify the chapters in which they are found. Learning the chapters in which the following section headings are found may help Bible Quiz participants have a grasp of the context of each chapter, which in turn may help with the Bible Quiz.

Section 1: Chapters 1 – 5

Chapter

_____ 1 Jesus Changes Water Into Wine

_____ 2 John the Baptist Denies Being the Messiah

_____ 3 Many Samaritans Believe

_____ 4 Jesus Calls Philip and Nathanael

_____ 5 John Testifies Again About Jesus

_____ 6 The Disciples Rejoin Jesus

_____ 7 The Authority of the Son

_____ 8 The Word Became Flesh

_____ 9 Jesus Heals an Official's Son

_____ 10 Jesus Clears the Temple Courts

_____ 11 Testimonies About Jesus

_____ 12 John's Disciples Follow Jesus

_____ 13 The Healing at the Pool

_____ 14 Jesus Teaches Nicodemus

_____ 15 John Testifies About Jesus

_____ 16 Jesus Talks With a Samaritan Woman

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Section 2: Chapters 6-10

Chapter

_____ 1 Jesus the Bread of Life

_____ 2 Dispute Over Who Jesus Is

_____ 3 Jesus Goes to the Festival of Tabernacles

_____ 4 Unbelief of the Jewish Leaders

_____ 5 Further Conflict Over Jesus' Claims

_____ 6 Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand

_____ 7 Spiritual Blindness

_____ 8 Jesus' Claims About Himself

_____ 9 Jesus Heals a Man Born Blind

_____ 10 Jesus Teaches at the Festival

_____ 11 Dispute Over Jesus' Testimony

_____ 12 The Good Shepherd and His Sheep

_____ 13 Jesus Walks on the Water

_____ 14 The Pharisees Investigate the Healing

_____ 15 Dispute Over Whose Children Jesus' Opponents Are

_____ 16 Division Over Who Jesus Is

_____ 17 Many Disciples Desert Jesus

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Chapter

_____ 1 Jesus Predicts Peter's Denial

_____ 2 Jesus Raises Lazarus From the Dead

_____ 3 Belief and Unbelief Among the Jews

_____ 4 Jesus Predicts His Betrayal

_____ 5 Jesus Anointed at Bethany

_____ 6 Jesus Promises the Holy Spirit

_____ 7 Jesus Comforts His Disciples

_____ 8 Jesus Comforts the Sisters of Lazarus

_____ 9 The Vine and the Branches

_____ 10 The World Hates the Disciples

_____ 11 Jesus Comes to Jerusalem as King

_____ 12 Jesus the Way to the Father

_____ 13 Jesus Washes His Disciple's Feet

_____ 14 The Plot to Kill Jesus

_____ 15 Jesus Predicts His Death

_____ 16 The Work of the Holy Spirit

_____ 17 The Death of Lazarus

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Chapter

_____ 1 Jesus Arrested

_____ 2 The Death of Jesus

_____ 3 The Disciple's Grief Will Turn to Joy

_____ 4 Jesus Sentenced to Be Crucified

_____ 5 Jesus Prays for All Believers

_____ 6 Jesus Appears to His Disciples

_____ 7 The High Priest Questions Jesus

_____ 8 The Empty Tomb

_____ 9 Jesus Before Pilate

_____ 10 Jesus Prays to Be Glorified

_____ 11 Jesus and the Miraculous Catch of Fish

_____ 12 The Purpose of John's Gospel

_____ 13 The Crucifixion of Jesus

_____ 14 Jesus Reinstates Peter

_____ 15 Jesus Appears to Mary Magdalene

_____ 16 Peter's Second and Third Denials

_____ 17 Jesus Appears to Thomas

_____ 18 Peter's First Denial

_____ 19 Jesus Prays for His Disciples

_____ 20 The Burial of Jesus

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